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A55 stretch near Broughton closed this evening due to 'police incident'
A STRETCH of the A55 in Flintshire is closed this evening (Saturday, July 13) due to a "police incident". The carriageway is currently closed in both directions between J35 Dobshill and J36 Broughton. Traffic Wales is urging motorists travelling
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'Police incident' brings traffic to a halt on M56 near Chester
A "POLICE incident" ground traffic to a halt on the M56 near Chester this afternoon (Saturday, July 13). The incident occurred between the M53 junction and J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby). Traffic montioring service Inrix stated: "M56
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Standard Education Awards 2024: Lifetime Achievement Award
AS PART of the Education Awards, the Standard wanted to recognise those who have made an indelible impression on the education community with our Lifetime Achievement Award. At a ceremony on Friday, July 12, at DoubleTree by Hilton hotel near Chester
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Standard Education Awards: Best Professional Leader of the Year Award
THE Standard can now reveal its winner for the Best Professional Leader of the Year Award. Announced at our first Education Awards ceremony on Friday, July 12, with the help of ITV journalist and broadcaster Lucy Meacock, the Best Professional
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Cheshire animator stands alongside Disney and Netflix in running for film award
A SELF-TAUGHT Cheshire filmmaker is standing alongside heavy hitting studios such as Disney and Netflix in the running for an award celebrating animation. Lorna Gibson, from Tarporley, has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Film - Kids and Family
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Standard Education Awards 2024: Specialist Provision School of the Year
SPECIAL Educational Needs (SEN) provision is vital to the education community, as part of our first Education Awards we honoured those schools doing outstanding work in this sector throughout our area. SEN provision covers a wide range of support
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Standard Education Awards 2024: Teaching Assistant of the Year
AT OUR second annual Standard Education Awards, we celebrated the important work of teaching assistants with our Teaching Assistant of the Year Award. The event, which took place on Friday, July 12, was hosted by ITV journalist and broadcaster
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Standard Education Awards 2024: Support Worker of the Year
WE can now reveal the winner of our Support Worker of the Year Award for 2024. Cheshire West’s education community came together on Friday, July 12, to celebrate as ITV’s Lucy Meacock hosted a special ceremony at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel.
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Crews called to toaster on fire at Chester property
CREWS were called to tackle a fire involving a toaster at a property in Chester. Two crews from Chester attended the incident on Birch Muir, Blacon shortly after 6.30am today (Saturday, July 13). The fire itself had been extinguished prior
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Standard Education Awards 2024: Early Years Award
AS THE Standard held its second annual Education Awards on Friday, July 12, we celebrated those in the Early Years sector. Our Early Years award recognises the hard work and dedication of those in the sector who help to ensure that children in
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Firefighters tackle building blaze in Ellesmere Port
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at disused building in Ellesmere Port. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said two crews attended the incident on Station Road shortly before 8pm on Friday (July 12). Crews were called after smoke was seen billowing
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Standard Education Awards 2024: Secondary School Teacher of the Year
AS THE Standard celebrated those who make our educational community so special, we honoured our Secondary School Teacher of the Year. Part of our second annual Education Awards, this category recognises the hard work of those in our fantastic secondary
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Standard Education Awards 2024: Secondary School Pupil of the Year
THE STANDARD hosted its second annual Education Awards on Friday, July 12, as we celebrated the work of those from Cheshire West’s school community. At a ceremony at the city’s Hilton DoubleTree Hotel, broadcaster and journalist Lucy Meacock hosted
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Chester venue to host emerging talents in poetry and music
A CHESTER venue is set to host an exciting evening of poetry and music later this month. Oliver Lewis will bring his new spoken word show Lampoonery of the Shallow to St Mary’s Creative Space, St Mary’s Hill on Friday, July 26, alongside Liverpool-based
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Excitement building for return of Red Arrows at regional air show
THE famous Red Arrows will be in the region this weekend for the return of Southport Air Show. With Red Arrows as the main attraction, Southport Air Show is a highly-anticipated event that attracts thousands of aviation lovers and visitors to the
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Plans submitted for 'much-needed' 72-bed care home to help tackle shortage
PLANS have been submitted for a new care home in a Cheshire West town. Morrison Community Care Group (MCCG) is looking to build a 72-bed care home on the land south of Chester Way, Northwich. A design and access statement, submitted to Cheshire
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Retail discount giant Aldi reopens Cheshire town store after major refurbishment
ALDI in Knutsford has reopened after a major refurbishment. The discount retailer on Brook Street has installed new fridge doors to reduce energy consumption. Extra space has also been created for ‘Specialbuys’ and the health and beauty and
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Major changes planned in service station expansion despite residents’ fears
MAJOR changes planned for a Warrington motorway service station have led to objections being raised by residents. Plans have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department seeking outline permission for the extension and conversion
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Recruiting begins as 'backlog-cutting' surgical centre opening edges closer
RECRUITING has begun as the opening of a new surgical centre edges ever closer. Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre is set to start welcoming patients at Victoria Infirmary in Northwich next year. It is hoped this facility will help tackle
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Barons Quay glazing saga set to end as date to replace faulty windows agreed
WORK to replace faulty glazing at Barons Quay will finally begin this month, more than two years after the issue was first discovered. Balfour Beatty, which built the £80 million shopping centre on behalf of Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC
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Dark web dealer who sold deadly 'weight loss pills' forced to pay back £23k
A CHESHIRE West man jailed for selling deadly pills falsely marketed as a 'weight loss' drug has been forced to pay back more than £23,000 he made from his crime. Jack Finney, from Northwich, was sentenced to 28 months in prison back in December
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Drivers warned of four-week road closure and 10-mile diversion for bridge 'propping'
DRIVERS are being warned of four-week road closure in Winsford and a 10-mile diversion while the council does 'propping’ works to a grade-II listed bridge. Work to restore Darnhall Bridge on Hall Lane will start on Monday, July 29, and will be
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Michel Roux Jr brings Le Gavroche to Colwyn Bay with £325 per head menu
A ONCE in a lifetime opportunity to experience a two-Michelin star menu from the famous Le Gavroche is coming to Colwyn Bay. Tables are booking up fast for the special event at Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias on December 6 and 7, when legendary chef
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Millions of drivers who passed test before 2015 risking £1,000 fine, DVLA warns
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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Drink-driver found sleeping in her car with knife at Broughton Retail Park
A DRINK-driver found sleeping with a knife in her car has been spared jail. Nicola Parry, of Mare Hey Lane in Ewloe, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court for sentence on Thursday. The 54-year-old had previously admitted offences of driving whilst
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Train rides will be available at this year's popular Cheshire Steam Fair in Daresbury
TRAIN rides will be available at this year’s Cheshire Steam Fair. The ever-popular event is back at Daresbury this weekend. On both Saturday and Sunday, a full programme of top steam fair attractions will be on show. This will include steam
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Chance to see luxury 1960s Midland Pullman train as it passes through Chester
A LUXURY train from the 1960s is passing through North Wales stations next week. The Midland Pullman is embarking on a tour on Tuesday (July 16) which will see it travel from Holyhead on Anglesey down to Paignton in Devon. With tickets costing